Known for its white beaches, crystal water, fresh seafood and subtropical climate, the area offers excellent dolphin water cruises, golf, fishing and bushwalking

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Port Stephens is home to a large number of bottlenose dolphins.

During the months of June,July,September and October, the port plays host to humpback whales on their migratory journey up the coast to warmer waters to breed, and then on the return trip to the Antarctic.

Some of the popular beaches include One mile Beach, Birubi Point and Fingal Beach, the unspoilt sands of Box, Zenith and Wreck Beaches , the nature lovers' Samurai Beach and the calm waters of family beaches like Little Beach, and the Nelson Bay foreshore.

Popular summer activities include swimming, surfing, watersports such as scuba diving, fishing and boating.

Water activities are not the only attractions the area has to offer, golf , tennis, bowls, bike riding, four wheel drive tours, and camel and horse riding make Port stephens a sporting paradise.

The relaxing seaside atmosphere and the slower pace of life makes Port Stephens an ideal short break or family holiday destination.